Re: Best Bourbon For $10, $20, $30, $40, $50?

Do most of my bourbon buying in the NYC suburbs of New Jersey, but also do an occasional purchase from some Manhattan stores like Astor.

Under $10: Don't really go there.

Under $20: WSR, with Ritt BIB or Old Ezra 7yr/101 honorable mention. Since this is a "where you are" thread, I can't include the VOB BIB and AAA 10 Yr that I picked up from TPS.

Under $30: I feel spoiled to be able to put FR1B in this price category, but since it is, that is my choice. This range seems to be my sweet spot though, as I could easily put OGD 114, ETL, OWA and W12 as my choice and be perfectly content.

Under $40: No clear choice, so most of my under $30 choices would likely qualify here as well.

Under $50: Blanton's, and when I am able to find it, Lot B. I have a Noah's Mill at $43 that I haven't cracked open yet, which might enter into the mix.

Re: Best Bourbon For $10, $20, $30, $40, $50?

Originally Posted by smokinjoe

I've tried, and tried, and tried, but I just can't answer this question definitively. I have too many "bests", particularly in the <$20 to <$30 categories. But, I did have a revelation! Which made me feel really good. And that is, my choices in the higher categories like the <$40 and particularly the <$50 segments, were very limited. I did not include the one-offs and special releases, like PHC, BTAC, etc. After those, not much to choose from. But, I had dozens of choices I could select in the other, lower categories. So...Yey, US!!!!! Even though we've seen some price creep, we still have a great bargain with high quality whiskies in the bourbon aisle...

Re: Best Bourbon For $10, $20, $30, $40, $50?

$20 or less: Wild Turkey 101 ($19.99) (but only because I don't have a bottle of Fighting Cock @ $16.49 to compare against; only tasted it once but was impressed!)

$30 or less: Tie between Elmer T Lee ($26.99) and Knob Creek ($27.99)

$40 or less: Four Roses Single Barrel ($34.99)

$50 or less: Bookers ($46.99)

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